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Scenario

Why family shame about art careers persists

My parents still introduce me as their daughter who went to art school as if it were a medical condition and I am thirty-four years old.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Societal devaluation of artistic work becomes internalized through family dynamics, creating ongoing identity conflict.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Media — Visual Arts & Fine Arts?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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